Gun purchase dilema

This is a discussion on Gun purchase dilema within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; So here are my three choices.......Don't have much money this year to make a really expensive purchase this year.
Police trade in G17. Gen 3. ...

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So here are my three choices.......Don't have much money this year to make a really expensive purchase this year.

Police trade in G17. Gen 3. Two magazines. Night sights. $370.

Police trade in G22. Gen 3. 3 magazines. Night sights. $350.

Ruger LCP New. $280.

I have and carry a G27 so having the G22 makes the most sense. However, I want the 9mm........

I threw the LCP into the mix because I sold my Kel-Tec to a friend that just started carrying. I miss having a light pocket auto to backup my G27.

Which one would you get and why. Don't tell me to get the G22 and get a Wolf barrel.

That depends, what is the purpose of the 22/17? What would be it's role? (home defense?)

If you already have a home defense pistol that fits its role how you want it to, then the 17/22 isn't higher in necessity (IMO, unless there is a different situation going on) than a pocket pistol/back-up gun.

If not, and you are wanting a 9mm because of costs, then get the 17. If it's just a variety deal, a 22 and 9mm conversion (later when you can afford it) isn't a bad idea.

The conversion is going to cut into the money that I was going to spend on getting a single stage reloader and some dies........

My primary home defense weapon is a short barrelled 870 loaded with 00 buck. However I keep my carry G27 loaded with a G22 mag on the nightstand in case I cannot get to the 870 which is a few more feet away. I would move the G17/22 into that role and get a weapon light for the rail to serve as the night stand gun. The idea is that if I can get to the 870 then my wife will transition to the handgun and call 911. She is not a fan of .40 recoil out of the G27. However she would shoot the 9mm and I would probably get her to the range more with a 9mm. She shoots .38 out of my K-frame M65 with no issues.

The conversion is going to cut into the money that I was going to spend on getting a single stage reloader and some dies........

My primary home defense weapon is a short barrelled 870 loaded with 00 buck. However I keep my carry G27 loaded with a G22 mag on the nightstand in case I cannot get to the 870 which is a few more feet away. I would move the G17/22 into that role and get a weapon light for the rail to serve as the night stand gun. The idea is that if I can get to the 870 then my wife will transition to the handgun and call 911. She is not a fan of .40 recoil out of the G27. However she would shoot the 9mm and I would probably get her to the range more with a 9mm. She shoots .38 out of my K-frame M65 with no issues.

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